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Opening swimming World Series attracts big names
US teammates Jessica Long and Rebecca Myers, and Norway’s Sarah Louise Rung are the Paralympic and world champions who will line up in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Irish team named for swimming World Series
Rio 2016 Paralympic bronze medallist Ellen Keane will get her season underway in Copenhagen, Denmark from 11-12 March.

The IPC meets members of the Russian State Duma in Bonn
Friday’s meeting aimed for State Duma officials to learn more about how they could support the Russian Paralympic Committee in meeting its reinstatement obligations.

Big Argentinian delegation leaves for Sao Paulo 2017
Over 100 Argentinian athletes will compete at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20-25 March.
Snowboard-cross World Cup globes awarded
Cecile Hernandez-Cervellon and Joany Badenhorst claimed the top prizes, while the US men swept the discipline’s titles.

What’s in my Kitbag? Brazil's Petrucio Ferreira
We asked the Rio 2016 gold medallist what he needs for his training

CPB invites schools to attend Youth Parapans
The Brazilian Paralympic Committee has opened registration for schools to visit the Paralympic Centre during Sao Paulo 2017, to take place from 20-25 March.Sao Paulo 2017

Sao Paulo 2017: athletics and boccia preview
The Youth Parapan American Games will feature around 1,000 athletes, aged 12-20 years old, from 20 countries competing across 12 sports.

Brazil seek to top medals table at Sao Paulo 2017
The home nation will have the largest delegation at the fourth Youth Parapan American Games, from 20-25 March.

WADA launches "Speak Up!" – A secure digital platform to report doping violations
The Agency encourages informants and whistleblowers to Speak Up!

WWCCh2017: Scotland, Norway to play for finals spot
Russia’s playoff victory secured them a spot in the gold medal game.
#1YearToGo: Modin on course to end gold medal drought
Sweden’s 22-year-old Para Nordic skier seeks to win his maiden Paralympic title at his third Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, from 9-18 March 2018.
Faces for PyeongChang 2018: Germany’s Anna-Maria Rieder
Subhead: Rieder, 17, is a strong medal contender for the winter Paralympics after claiming bronze at the Worlds.
World Cup globes at stake for Para snowboarders
The World Cup circuit will reach its climax at the Finals, which will also act as the PyeongChang 2018 Test Event.
#1YearToGo: Clarion sets sights on PyeongChang 2018 Test Event
Fresh from claiming two medals at the Worlds, France’s Para Nordic skier explains the importance of testing PyeongChang 2018 tracks ahead of next year’s Paralympics.
#1YearToGo: Owen Pick no longer ‘timid’
Something triggered for the British snowboarder this season that made him more competitive ahead of PyeongChang 2018.

PyeongChang 2018 is an opportunity for new talent to shine
With one year to go, IPC President Sir Philip Craven believes winter sports have more strength in depth than ever before.
Vadovicova receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for February
The Slovakian shooter picked up where she left off at Rio 2016, with wins in the season opener.

Faces for PyeongChang 2018: Arthur Bauchet
The 16-year-old French skier made a huge impact at the recent World Championships, winning two world titles in the men’s standing.

WWhCC2017: Three of four playoff-places set
Scotland, Russia and China all secured their spots, while Canada and Norway will play for the final spot.